Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals & Growth

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

GROW Points

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join our dining services team. The role reports to the Dining Services Director and focuses on preparing nutritious, high-quality meals while meeting dietary needs and safety standards.

The Cook will help organize the kitchen, ensure timely service, and support training of new staff. Requires state/licensure and Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain, with CPR/BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year experience as a cook preferred.
• Applicable state/county licensure required.
• Food Manager Certification, or ability to obtain, required.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and health records systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to menu cycles and recipes.
• Taste and assess food quality.
• Prepare for special dietary needs as directed.
• Coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Document temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
• Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen staff.
• Maintain food safety and infection control standards.
• Communicate effectively with residents’ families.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

HR systems

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join our dining services team. The role reports to the Dining Services Director and focuses on preparing nutritious, high-quality meals while meeting dietary needs and safety standards.

The Cook will help organize the kitchen, ensure timely service, and support training of new staff. Requires state/licensure and Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain, with CPR/BLS preferred.